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Report AccuWeather.com www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/weather Five-Day Forecast for Mi Valley Today Thursday Friday Saturday Mostly cloudy, Clouds and Warmer with Overcast with Breezy with a shower; sun with a times of rain possible rain windy, colder stray shower; clouds and cold sun Forecast Today Environment Temperature Air Quality Today: 21 RealFeel Temperature Chance of precipitation Relative humidity (4 p.m.) 0 50 100150200 300 500 Heat index (4 p.m.) Wind (4 p.m.) WSW at 18 mph Air Quality yesterday: 23 (Good) Barometric pressure (4 p.m.) 29.40" 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate: 101-150, Unhealthy Visibility (4 p.m.) 10 miles for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy: 201-300, The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Very unhealthy: 301-500, Hazardous is an exclusive index of effective Source: NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation temperature based on eight weather factors. Rain Acidity (pH of last rainfall): 4.57 Almanac TODAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314 Sun and Moon rise set Sun 6:29 a.m. 7:27 p.m. pH of previous rainfall March 30: 4.69 Moon 5:42 p.m.

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2B MID-HUDSON OBITUARIES Wilma Quinlan Wilma B. Quinian, 92, of the Town of Poughkeepsie died Monday, April 6, 2009 at The Pines in Poughkeepsie. Born in Poughkeepsie on July 5, 1916, she was the daughter of Willis and Annie Jaycox Bunnell. Wilma was a graduate of Arlington High School. She married Joseph E.

Quinlan, Electrical Contractor in Poughkeepsie in 1941. Mr. Quinian predeceased her in 1979. She was a former secretary at A.C. Dutton Lumber Co.

and 25 years in business with her husband. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Margaret "Peg" Cotte of Stanfordville; and nephews Peter Bunnell of Princeton, NJ and Francis Ryan of LaGrangeville. She was predeceased by her brother, Harold Bunnell. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 10 am at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Wilma's memory to American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parmele Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Poughkeepsie. Frank T. Strippel BEACON Frank T. Strippel, 86, of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Beacon, NY, died April 5, 2009 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Punta Gorda, FL.

He was a Test Technician for Texaco Research Facility in Glenham, NY, retiring in 1982. Mr. Strippel was in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a former Redman and a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Beacon and St.

James Episcopal Church in Port Charlotte, FL. Born May 9, 1922 in Beacon, NY, was the son of Harold O. and Aline Taylor Strippel. He was married to the late Ruth H. Strippel.

Survivors include his sister, Marion A. Mosher of Beacon and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Sgt. Stuart Strippel. Services will be held at Thursday, April 9, 2009 at St.

Luke's Episcopal Church, 850 Wolcott Beacon, with Father Edwin Cromey officiating. Interment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery, Beacon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 'St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 850 Wolcott Beacon, NY 12508.

Arrangements are under the direction of Libby Funeral Home, 55 Teller Beacon, NY. Helen Cole Netter PINE PLAINS Helen Cole Netter, 96 of Pine Plains, NY died Thursday April 2, 2009 at Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie, NY. Born April 4, 1912 in Pine Plains she was the daughter of the late Harrie Cole and Mary Wilber Cole. She was a graduate of the Pine Plains High School, Skidmore College with a BA in English at the State University of New York at Albany with an MS in Library Science. She taught English at the Pine Plains Central School and later was the librarian at the Pine Plains Free Library.

She also worked for the 5 county Mid-Hudson Library System as the adult services consultant. Helen was a life long member of the Episcopal Church of the Regeneration in Pine Plains where she was organist and served on the altar guild. She was a former member of the Pine Plains Council of Churches and was a member of the Little Nine Partners Historical Society, the New York Altar Guild and the Chancellor Livingston Chapter of the DAR. On July 2, 1942 she married E. Matthew Netter who pre deceased her in 1990.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary (John) Phillips of Kinderhook, NY and a grandson Matthew Phillips. The family would like to thank the staff of the 4th floor at Barnwell Nursing Home for the compassionate and loving care they gave to Helen during her stay there. Friends are invited and may call on Thursday April 9, 2009 from 5:00 7:00 PM at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home, 7749 S. Main St. In Pine Plains NY.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Church of the Regeneration in Pine Plains. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to the Church of the Regeneration Endowment Fund or the Little Nine Partners Historical Society. To send an online condolence please visit peckandpeck.net. More obituaries 4B TUESDAY APRIL 7, Eugene G.

Mowris Hyde Park Eugene G. Mowris, 89, a longtime Hyde Park resident, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck. Mr. Mowris worked at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center for thirty years until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing, tending to his vegetable and fruit garden.

He also enjoyed raising tropical fish and racing sled dogs. He was a member of the North American Sled Dog Association. Mr. Mowris served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a 50 year member of the John Livingston American Legion Post 1466 in Poughkeepsie.

Born in Pine Plains on August 21, 1919, he was the son of the late Fred and Grace Scott Mowris. On December 22, 1944 in Pine Plains, he married Katherine Winchell. Mrs. Mowris sur- 2009 POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL Sally (Goldberg) Reifler Sally (Goldberg) Reifler, longtime area resident, Friday, Apr. 3, 2009, at the ish Rehabilitation Center Swampscott, Mass.

Mrs. Reifler was a nurse and a professionally trained singer. She served the Army Nurse Corps in War II, stationed in England and France where she two battle stars, one in the tle of the Bulge. She sang the American Forces Network After her army service taught nursing at Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. acted in many local area including "The King Sound of Music "She Me and "The Merry Widow Mrs.

Reifler had been a ber of Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie for over 60 years had been the soloist in choir. She sang at the dedication of the Poughkeepsie School. Born March 6, 1922 Waterbury, CT she was daughter of Morris and Goldberg. She was a 1939 uate of Watertown High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from Simmons College, School of Nursing in Boston 1944. On May 16, 1948 she married Aaron Reifler and they happily married for 53 years.

Mrs. Reifler is survived her two daughters, Sylvia fler of Chestnut Hill, Ellen Reifler of Swampscott, her son Stewart Reifler of Robert Westport, Gilbert of a brother, Texas; three grandchildren, Paul Reifler Messenger, beth Reifler Messenger Jonathan Perry Reifler. was predeceased by her band, Aaron Reifler. Funeral services will be at a.m., Tuesday, at Vassar ple, 140 Hooker Poughkeepsie. Rabbi Paul Golomb will officiate.

Burial will be in the Vassar Temple Cemetery, Lagrange Ave. Poughkeepsie. Arrangements under direction of Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Poughkeepsie. Memorial contributions be made in Sally's memory Vassar Temple, 140 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or the Alzheimer's Association NYC Chapter, 360 Lexington 4th Floor, NY, NY 10017. To sign the online guest or for directions please www.huds www.hudsonvalleyfuneralhom es.com.

Maureen Ann Ong Maureen Ann Ong of Bluffton, SC, age 73, passed away on April 3, 2009. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 15, 1936 to J. Patrick and Marian Toole. She was one of three children who loved attending the Detroit Tigers' baseball games with her Dad. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan University and was married to Duncan Howard Vibert on June 20, 1957 and moved to Hyde Park, New York.

Duncan Vibert was a senior programmer at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New York until he passed away July 29, 1964. They had three children and she remained in Hyde Park, New York. She was married to Lawrence Ong on December 14, 1965. They had one son. Lawrence Ong was employed by Fitchett Brothers' Dairy until he passed away on September 14, 1987.

Maureen relocated to Charleston, South Carolina in 1988 where she continued her studies at Medical University of South Carolina. She was employed by Candler Hospital as an Occupational Therapist before retiring in 2001. She loved riding horses, ice skating, playing bridge and, once she moved to Savannah, she loved spending time at the beach with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Jann and her brother, Donald She is survived by a sister, Kathy Milne of Alpharetta, Georgia; children, Stephen Vibert of Jasper, Georgia, Charlene Gardner and husband, Michael of Bluffton, SC; Sheila Vibert Curley and husband, Bob of Savannah, GA and Michael Ong and wife, Amy of Cartersville, GA and nine grandchildren; Joshua, Brandi, Erica, and Blayne Vibert; Jeffrey and Drew Gardner; Morgan, Michaela and Matthew Ong. A family memorial service will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Respite and Resource, 3001 Meeting Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com). 87, a died Jewin retired in World earned Baton she She plays "The Loves mem- and the High in the Pearl grad- were by Rei- Elizaand She hus- 11 Tem- the may to book visit DailyPlanner 5 6 TEE TUESDAY 7 8 9 10 11 APRIL ENTERTAINMENT Rehearsal of Evergreen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 110 Overlook Road, Poughkeepsie.

7 p.m. April 8. Evergreen Chorus is an a cappella singing organization specializing in women's barbershop harmony. The group rehearses Tuesday evenings year-round and teaches the American art form of barbershop harmony. They are members of Sweet Adelines, International, and rehearsals are open to visitors and prospective members.

845-797- 4890. Walkin' Jim Stoltz in concert Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Great Barrington, Mass. 7 p.m. April 7. Stories and songs by troubadour.

For tickets, call 1-413-528-0100. www. mahaiwe.org. Pub games Mahoney's Irish Pub Restaurant, 35 Main Poughkeepsie. 10 p.m.

April 7. Pub games with P.J. the DJ. 845- 471-3027. Pub trivia Skytop Steakhouse and Brewing 237 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston.

8 p.m. April 7. 845-340-4277. Pub quiz night The Dubliner Irish Pub, 796 Main Poughkeep-sie. 7 p.m.

April 7. 845-454-7322. Rio Jazz performs at Dutchess Community College Drumlin Hall, Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie. 7:30 p.m. April 7.

Part of DCC's Lyceum Series. Admission is free. 845-431-8050. Kreator in concert Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway, New York City. 6 p.m.

April 8. With special guests Exodus, Belphegor, Warbringer and Epicurean. $28.50. 1-212-307-7171. Music by Upstart Blues AllStars Hyde Park Brewery and Steakhouse, Route 9, Hyde Park.

8:30 p.m. April 8. 845-229- 8277. Karaoke jam Mahoney's Irish Pub Restaurant, 35 Main Poughkeepsie. 10 p.m.

April 8. With Mad Mike. 845-471-3027. Open mike session Oasis Cafe, 58 Main New Paltz. 10 p.m.

April 8. 845-255-2400. Wil sports Seany B's 101, 3264 Franklin Millbrook. 10 p.m. April 8.

Hosted by Bill. 845- 677-2282. Country music night The Anchor Pub, Route 9D, Wappingers Falls. 8 p.m. April 8.

With a DJ and line dancing. 845- 297-3330. Karaoke The Dubliner Irish Pub, 796 Main Poughkeepsie. 10 p.m. April 8.

Every Wednesday. 845-454-7322. Open mike night Towne Crier Cafe, 130 Route 22, Pawling. April 8. Sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.

with show at 7 p.m. 845-855-1300. HEALTH Adult yoga class Jewish Community Center of Dutchess County, 110 S. Grand Poughkeepsie. 9-10 a.m.

April 7. Hatha yoga classes, for all levels, including beginners; includes chanting, breathwork, poses and deep relaxation. First class in sixweek session; runs Tuesdays through May 12. $48. Registration required.

Contact instructor Katie Mangan at or 845-797-3674. www.yogaisfor everybody.com. Bariatric support group Choose 2 Lose, Country Gardens Plaza, 657 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. April 7. Weekly group for pre- and post-op patients of well surgery.

11 a.m. to vives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Genie Oles and husband, Clayton, of Hyde Park; three sons, Wesley Mowris of Hyde Park, Layne Mowris and wife, Sue, of Pleasant Valley, and Leo Mowris and wife, Joyce, of Coventry, NY, six grandchildren, Bonnie Ottilo, Clayton Oles and wife, Andrea, Earl Mowris, Shawn Mowris and companion, Amanda, Tory Mowris and companion, Crystal, and Chris Mowris; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. An hour of visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

The American Legion will conduct services during the visitation. A funeral service will follow at 11am at the funeral home. Pastor John R. Thomas of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Home, 46 Brookmeade Rhinebeck, NY 12572. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com. in noon. or 845-227-1949. Family and friends support group Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion Poughkeepsie.

7-8 p.m. April 7. For of adults with mental illness. Held first Tuesday of each month. Information: 845-473-2500 ext.

1316. www.mhadc.com. Parkinson's disease movement and exercise class St. John's Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Kingston. a.m.

April 7. Weekly group for people with Parkinson's, caregivers and friends. Work on' balance, muscle strengthening and flexibility. There is a fee. Contact Anne Olin at 845-679-6250.

Self-healing workshop Hands of Serenity Healing, 1119 Main Fishkill. April 7. Penny Lavin of One Light Healing Touch will lead experiential workshop from 7- 9 p.m. $10. Register: 845-876- 0239.

www.onelighthealing touch.com. Breast cancer support group Atrium Cancer Center conference room, Saint Francis Hospital, 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie. 7 p.m. April 8. Group for newly diagnosed patients and long-term breast cancer survivors.

Joint program of the hospital and American Cancer Society chapter. Facilitated by social worker. Meets on second Wednesday of each month. Register: 1-800-227-2345. Breast cancer support group East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction.

p.m. April 8. Sponsored by Breast Cancer Options. Group meets first Wednesday of each month. Information: 845-339-4673.

www.breastcanceroptions.org. Community lecture: prescriptions Lower-level conference room, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Route 9, Rhinebeck. 6:30 p.m. April 8. Topic is "Rx Dollars and Sense," with William Silta, pharmacy director at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, speaking about differences between generic and name-brand medicines.

Free. Register: 1-877-729-2444. Crohns and colitis support group Benedictine Hospital, 105 Mary's Ave, Kingston. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. April 8.

Support group for individuals suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. 845-336-6590. OUTDOORS Survival skills workshop Minnewaska State Park, Route Ulster County. 1-4 p.m.

April 7. Learn several outdoor skills hands-on, including basic orienteering, leave-no-trace, proper preparation for a long hike and building debris huts. Two-mile hike. Advance registration required. 845-255-0752.

Spring Warm Up: Nature Games and Fun Mohonk Preserve, 3197 Route Gardiner. 10- 11:15 a.m. April 8. Nature games and activities. Ages 7 and up are welcome.

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Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans Omaha Norfolk Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, OR Providence Raleigh Rapid City, SD Reno Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Savannah Seattle Syracuse Tampa Trenton Tucson Tulsa Washington, DC W. Palm Beach Wilmington MISCELLANEOUS Bingo Elks Lodge No. 275, 27 Overocker road, Poughkeepsie. April 7.

Bingo. Regular, Early Bird Casino and Share the Wealth. We now have PowerBall. Large Jackpot $500 with 65 or more players; $300 with more than 45 players. Food is also available prior to the start and at intermission.

Tear-offs on sale. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales at 6 p.m. Regular bingo at 7 p.m. $5 admission; $20 package; $1 casino; $1 Share the Wealth; $1 PowerBall.

845-222-0462. Clerk: Official won't run again Continued from 1B nominating caucus until the James Doxsey, a Conservative hall would not be seeking re- summer, Anderson was anx- representing part of the election. ious to throw his hat into the Town of Poughkeepsie. "It will be lit- ring and begin campaigning. "I think he's an excellent probably a Anderson has tle easier for me not to have qualified candidate," Kuffner already picked up the support of two said.

"He brings a wealth of to run against her," he said. county lawmakers who "That's were knowledge and experience." good news to me." at the diner Monday for his Although the Hyde Park announcement Dan Reach John Davis at Democrats do not hold their Kuffner, D-Hyde Park, and or 845-437-4807..